tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45882349216521826842011-12-01T09:42:44.021-06:00Kingsville Sunrise Rotary Club Making a difference in our community since 1999..http://www.blogger.com/profile/04203686513874603198noreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4588234921652182684.post-54837069188366461342011-06-30T15:46:00.000-05:002011-06-30T15:46:01.706-05:00

President Albert Ruiz presents check to Randy Hughes Continuing a long-standing tradition, the Sunrise Rotary Club of Kingsville  recently presented Texas A&M-Kingsville with a $1,000 scholarship donation.  The funds are allocated to the university's general scholarship fund and receive a funding match, effectively doubling the amount of scholarship benefit to the recipient students. The

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Sunrise President Albert Ruiz, Asst. Dist. Gov. Maxie Houser, District 5930 Governer Gilbert Serna  District Governor Gilbert Serna paid us our official Governor's visit last night and this morning. Last night, the discussions varied from Sunrise Rotary's service projects, to our involvement with the Rotaract Club, participation in the Rotary Foundation, membership growth strategies, and

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This morning's speaker was Marilu Salazar, Director for the Center for Continuing Education and Office of International Studies and Programs. She gave us a great presentation on all of the courses available from the Center of Continuing Education.  (Link to Spring 2011 Schedule) Courses are diverse, ranging the gamut from dancing (belly dancing  or Salsa, Merengue and Bachata) to Financial

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Rotarian Mike Desiderio, Rachel Robinson, and father Matt Rachel Robinson is a senior at Kaufer High School. Her parents are Linda Dunn and Matt Robinson. She is ranked sixth in a class of 46 with a GPA of 99.125. Rachel is an athlete playing volleyball, basketball, track and softball. She hopes to play softball in college. She is also involved in UIL academic competition, the KEDT TV

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Our speaker on August 26 was Dr. James (Jim) Norwine.  Jim has been a professor at Texas A&M-Kingsville for almost 40 years, and  was named Regents Professor in 1997 by Texas A&M, becoming the first professor at Texas A&M-Kingsville to receive the honor.  In addition to his teaching duties, Jim has published numerous books, including Water for Texas and the Changing Climate of South Texas 1900-

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Nick Brown was the speaker at our August 19 meeting.  Nick will be a senior at Bishop High School this fall and is involved in numerous school activities, including drum major for the marching band, speech and debate, and National Honor Society (NHS). Membership in the NHS requires students to participate in community service projects.  For the 2010-11 school year, Nick will be assisting the

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Our speaker for the August 12 meeting was Leonard Green.  His topic of discussion was Toastmasters - the purpose of the organization, the progressive steps of progression, club structure and the affordability of membership. If you would be interested in joining a club, or think that Kingsville needs to start a club, you can email Leonard for more information. Link for information on Starting a

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The guest speaker for the July 29 meeting was Dr. V. Thomas Dock, Dean of the College of Business Administration at Texas A&M-Kingsville.  Dr. Dock was the dean of the College of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (UWEC) for 18 years prior to coming to Kingsville.  While at UWEC, he oversaw the establishment of the first endowed chair, program and department advisory boards and

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Texas A&M-Kingsville head football coach, Bo Atterberry, was the guest speaker at the Sunrise Rotary Club meeting on July 22.  Bo talked about the upcoming football season (which he is very upbeat about), some of the new players joining the team, and what it will take for another successful season. He also talked about the team's off-the-field accomplishments - participating in numerous

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Albert presents a plaque of appreciation to a delighted and relieved Barbara. The Kingsville Sunrise Rotary recently installed new officers for the 2010-11 year at the home of Lance and Kim Hamm.  The normally brutal South Texas summer weather relented for an evening, allowing the club to enjoy the festivities on the patio overlooking Santa Gertrudis Creek. Mary Ann, Barbara and Albert

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Want Hooks Tickets?    Donate Blood The CC Hooks have once again graciously donated two tickets for each blood donor during the month of July. Kingsville-area schedule for July: July 13 - TAMK 11:00-3:00, HEB 4:00-6:00 July 19 - Colston Family Physical Rehab and Wellness Center 7:00-11:00 July 21 - Kingsville - Public Works 8:00-10:30, Community Action Health Center (415 S. 6th) 11:30-1:30 July

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Klinginsmith asks Rotary clubs to get 'bigger, better, and bolder' President-elect unveils his plans for the year as Rotarians get a sneak peek at New Orleans Banerjee elected RI president for 2011-12 A Rotarian since 1972, he thanks convention crowd for 'incredible opportunity' Dolly Parton sees an ally in Rotary Parton and Bob Mazzuca, head of Boy Scouts of America, highlight fourth

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Dr. Albert Ruiz was recently installed as the new president of the Kingsville Sunrise Rotary Club.  His plans for the new year include growing the club to at least 150 members and raising $2.5 million for community projects, such as building luxury suites at Javelina Stadium. The outgoing president, Barbara Oates, commented "Thank goodness this year is over.  It has been the longest twelve months

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